Well I had my first true crash that I will take full responsibility for , I was on the final leg getting ready to turn into the wind for another touch and go, I got a little too close to the trees and the gusty wind died as I was turning, resulted in stall and droped plane. I really like flying the Tiger, two friends and I were all flying our tigers in the air at the same time, talk about blast. I am going to do some research on this site and fix the wing (not too bad) and probably put in dual servos.

Any other mods that I should do on the wing?

Thanks

Jon

Ouch. Looks like the damage is repairable though. Just make some templates from the good ribs and cut new pieces as necessary. A new leading edge section, some sheeting and you'll be back in the air in no time.

Yeah, those dang trees just reach out and get the plane. Just recently my instructor flew my Hobbico Nexstar into a tree. While running out to get the plane, I was expecting it to be in a million pieces. When I got to the plane a branch lay on top of it, I took the branch off to realize that nothing but a hole was put in the windshield. The engine killed, and just floated down on all threes. Just some reconstruction, and a pattern cut out of black trim sheet did the trick. I was so amazed that I got to take my Nexi (the nickname me and my dad gave the Nexstar) home in one piece.


TF96

Minnreefer,
Ouch. Sorry to see the damage. But let me fill you in a little secret. You didn't screw up....... trees have legs!!!!! and they jump out in front of oncoming plane!!!!! [X(]

At least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!!!

I've been there so I know how you feel. Hang in there, the damage doesn't look bad at all. Very fixable.

Ken

Tiss only a flesh wound... You'll have it back together in no time.

You got lucky in that yours is repairable. I put my trainer into a tree about 30' up this last Sat. and it was a total loss except for engine, radio and battery.

Those darn trees just love small airplanes.

Gary

I had a tree come right out in the middle of the runway to grab mine.

This is my third crash, the first one I was on budy box on my second flight, I got stupid and looked to see where the wind was coming from, looked back and I lost it behind some other trees, the instructor was not paying much attention to me I guess, I am not taking full responsibility for that , my second crash was my fault but not from piloting error, I did not see that the elevator control had come loose, still not that bad of a crash. Now this one.

I was having some problems dealing with the wind yesterday, it was just annoying, blowing the wind sock straight one moment, then changing direction 90 degrees, then not having any wind. I will blame the wind I will go get some wood today and try to find time to get it fixed this weekend, the covering will not be pretty, but just as long as it flies, that is all I care about.

Thanks everyone

Jon

I was thinking that maybe the runway moved towards the tree. Ya think that is possible. It couldn't have been me. Nah!!!!

Just suggest this in making repairs. Cut the leading edge sheeting top and bottom even with rib where it is broken. Add new sub rib there glued to remaing one.this provides glueing surface for new sheeting. Replace leading edge and back up the joint with scrap balsa, a 3/4 inch pc. of triangle stock would be good. From then on it's replace bad ribs, sheet. cover, go fly. Happy landings.